Tucked away in the unassuming suburb of Countryside, Illinois, Little Joe’s has been quietly perfecting the art of breakfast while building a loyal army of egg sandwich enthusiasts who will fight anyone who dares question their devotion to this humble establishment.
When Illinois locals talk about breakfast institutions, this place inevitably enters the conversation with reverent tones usually reserved for discussing championship Bulls teams or the perfect weather day at Wrigley Field.
The modest storefront sits along LaGrange Road, its simple sign announcing “Little Joe’s” with no flashy neon or elaborate design – just a straightforward promise of something delicious waiting inside.
You might drive past it a dozen times before noticing it’s there, which is exactly how the regulars prefer it…